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United States Patent | 6,062,456 |
Patti ,   et al. | May 16, 2000 |
A one-piece staple extractor-stapler combination in which the staple extractor is secured to the shroud of a stapler in a configuration which also includes an openable compartment in the stapler shroud for the storage of staples, all in a dimensioned arrangement which effectively serves to raise the angle at which the shroud meets the palm of a user's hand in affording an enhanced ergonomic operation.
Inventors: | Patti; Mikel M. (1170 Beach La., Manahawkin, NJ 08050); Archetto; Vincent J. (219 90th St., Sea Isle City, NJ 08243) |
Appl. No.: | 339659 |
Filed: | June 24, 1999 |
Current U.S. Class: | 227/63; 227/134; 227/156 |
Intern'l Class: | B25C 005/02 |
Field of Search: | 227/63,120,134,156 |
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2233958 | Mar., 1941 | Obstfeld et al. | 227/63. |
3056584 | Oct., 1962 | Pankonin | 227/63. |
3563513 | Feb., 1971 | Rubin et al. | 227/63. |
3672635 | Jun., 1972 | Munson et al. | 227/63. |
5183196 | Feb., 1993 | Miyashita | 227/63. |